Confess & Believe

In Romans, Paul calls on Christians to “confess and believe.” But what does that mean? It seems so easy, but the problem that we often get caught in is that we only do this halfway. We kind of confess through our words and actions that we belong to God. Our faith is anemic and weak and doesn’t stand up to trials. But thanks be to God, He is the one who gives us saving faith and enables us to confess through word and action that we belong to Him!

We Are Many but One Humanity: A Devotion

This morning, Good Morning America shared that Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine’s president and the man now seen around the world as the face of brave resistance against Russian aggression, had voice Paddington Bear in Ukranian version of the hit 2014 animated film. What does that do to his image, man and Paddington Bear? It is hard to align the two images.

Sometimes, I feel divided, too: the woman walking around in this world, dealing with the challenges of drivers cutting me off and too many obligations with the woman of faith reflecting God to the world.

In Romans 12, Paul reminds us to avoid aligning with ideas and practices that are not a reflection of God. He wrote, “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will” (Romans 12: 2 NIV). Paul encourages us to renew our minds so that we can align with God’s will—to see as God sees. In that same chapter, he illustrates how we are parts of one body, though we are individuals—“each member belongs to all the others” (Romans 12: 5). Paul then implies, “Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves” (Romans 12: 10).

As our minds are renewed, a glorious vision for humanity is restored. I am encouraged that the world is
filled with one human race, with one goal to be transformed and to illuminate the world with God’s love.

Lenten & Holy Week Reminders

Lenten Services:  March 9, 16, 23, 30, & April 6:  Service at 5:30pm, RD Mize
Maundy Thursday, April 14:  Service with Holy Communion at 5:30pm, RD Mize
Good Friday, April 15:  Service with Holy Communion at 5:30pm, Wyatt
Easter Sunday Services:  7am (with Holy Communion) & 9:15am, RD Mize (no 8am service); 10am Wyatt

In addition to the combined choir participating in the Ash Wednesday services this week, we look forward to the Wyatt choir singing in worship on March 13, Palm Sunday, and Easter Sunday.  The sanctuary choir will sing in worship on March 20, Palm Sunday, and Easter Sunday. The combined choirs will also enhance worship on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday.

Lenten Non-Dinner Free-Will Offering opportunities:

• March 9: Timmy Boys for Cross Walk program in Children’s Ministry
• March 16:  Give Commission for 2022 Live Well Community Fair
• March 23:  Pairs & Spares for National Youth Gathering fundraising
• March 30:  School Ministry for TLS Scholarship Fund
• April 6:  OPEN (contact Diane Mayfield at dianem@timothylutheran.com to reserve)

NOTE:  These various free-will opportunities will also be available in RD Mize lobby on the Sunday after the designated Wednesday services.

Timothy Lutheran School 2022-2023 Enrollment Update

During the month of February, returning students enrolled for 2022-2023. With enrollment opening to the public on March 1, TLS already has 103 enrolled for next year. Kindergarten and first grade are full at 15 students each. Fifth & sixth grades also currently sit at 15 students but accepting more for those grades due to additional room in the proposed leased trailer. Two pre-school classrooms are full with a third close to full. If enrollment warrants, a fourth classroom will open. Praise be to God!

2022 First Fruits contributions total $57,245.59, as of Feb. 27^th! Thank you!  Praise God from whom all blessings flow! Your support is very much appreciated as we continue to reach the First Fruits goal of $200,000 in 2022.

Raise the Roof contributions total $20,000, as of Feb. 27^th! Thank you! Praise God from whom all blessings flow! Your support is very much appreciated!

Adopt-a-NYG Student contributions total $4,185.39, as of Feb. 27^th! Thank you! Praise God from whom all blessings flow!  The youth “pie targets” now number 4, but including more youth (and pastoral/other adults) targets requires more participation. Thanks for your help!

Middle School Youth Escape Room Event Friday, March 11, 6:30-8pm, Youth Room, RD Mize. Bring friends! Contact Pastor Ryan (ryanh@timothylutheran.com) with questions.

Pairs & Spares Tues., March 15, 11:30am potluck, Family Life Center, RD Mize. Guest speaker: Hunting in Africa by Roland West. Please join us! Contact Janet Masters (jlmasters44@gmail.com) with questions.

Skate Party All children & students invited! Bring friends! Sat., March 26, 4:30-6:30pm, $5 per skater, Rink Ratz, BS. Contact Pastor Ryan (ryanh@timothylutheran.com) with questions.

Next Generation Update Civil engineer reports that the public utilities at Wyatt are scheduled to be marked/located this Friday, Mar. 4, followed by survey crew on site Monday, Mar. 7, or Tuesday, Mar. 8, depending upon completion of utility markings.

LUMAA invites Timothy members to its March 16 meeting at St. Stephen Lutheran in Liberty, MO; Program: Nita Williams from Dream House in KCMO; ingathering: cash donations for VBS, may be dropped off at church office or mailed to Lois Domsch at 3349 S. Scott Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Contact Lois at lois@domsch.com with questions.

Girls on the Run Assistant coaches needed for spring session (late March – May); practices at Tuesdays (4:30-6pm) and Sundays (3:30-5pm). Contact Sandy Gregory (sandyg@timothylutheran.com or 816.228.5300 Ext. 8035 or 816. 213.8237) with questions.

Altar/Stage Flowers If you would like to donate flowers for the altar at RD Mize or stage at Wyatt, pleases call the church office or sing the “flower chart” posted on bulletin board in RD Mize lobby hallway. Cost is $35.00. Thank you!

Job Opportunity Children & Middle School Ministry Coordinator, part-time (20 hrs/wk); job description on church website under Church, then Church Manuals, Reports & Positions; deadline to apply March 11, 2022; contact Pastor Ryan (ryanh@timothylutheran.com) with questions.

Donut & Bagel Ministry in Family Life Center at RD Mize is open from 8:45am-10:30am on Sundays for fellowship. Thanks for stopping by!

Sanctuary Choir welcomes additional members to enhance Lenten, Holy Week, and Easter services. Weekly practices are 7-8pm on Wednesdays in the sanctuary. Please join us! Contact Miriam Lindemann (miriaml@timothylutheran.com) with questions.

First Communion Class for 5^th-8^th graders and their parent/guardian/mentor starts THIS SUNDAY, March 6, after 10am worship service at Wyatt, through end of March; led by Pastor Ryan. Contact Pastor Ryan (ryanh@timothylutheran.com) with questions.

Food Donations for March will be delivered to BS Community Services League. Thanks for your ongoing support!

Thrivent Choice Dollars If you desire to allocate your Thrivent Choice Dollars to Timothy, the deadline is March 31. Go to your account at Thrivent.com or contact your Thrivent representative if you have questions. A direct link to the giving instructions is https://thrivent.com/making-a-difference/files/26087.pdf. Thank you very much!

Ladies Book Club starts March 10 at 7pm at the home of Barb Kalbfleisch. Will meet bimonthly on second Thursday. First book is The Housekeeper and the Professor. Books available first night; no need to read book prior. Contact Barb at barbkalbfleisch9@gmail.com with questions.

DivorceCare meets on Mondays, 6:30-8pm, RD Mize. Childcare available upon request.

GriefShare meets on Thursdays, 6:30-8pm, RD Mize. Childcare available upon request.

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study “An Overview of the Old Testament”; 10:30-11:30am, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by Fritz Barlag & Dale Russell

Monday Evening Adult Bible Study (1^st & 3^rd Mondays) Various topics; 6:30 fellowship, 7pm study; Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Roxanne Kerwood

Monday Evening Women’s Bible Study “Faith & Fire Elijah”; 6:30-8pm, Room 111, RD Mize; led by various ladies

Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study “Matthew 17-28: The Sacrifice of the King”; 6:30-7:30am, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by various men

Tuesday Morning Adult Bible Study “The Book of Revelation”; 10-11am, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Pastor John

Wednesday Discovery Class 6:30-7:30pm, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; childcare available upon request; led by Pastor Rod

Wednesday CrossWalk Pre-school through 5^th grade; 6:30-8pm, begins in Fellowship Hall, RD Mize

Wednesday Confirmation 6^th-8^th grades; 6:30-8pm, begins in Room 501, RD Mize

Wednesday Senior High Revolution Bible Study 6:30-8pm, Youth Room (506), RD Mize; led by Carrie Hochgrebe, Becky Blatt, & Ryan Kuecker

Thursday Evening Women’s Bible Study (Women of Thursday) Book study, 6:30-8pm, Room 102, RD Mize; led by Miriam Lindemann & Becky Blatt; contact Becky Blatt (ebblatt99@yahoo.com) for current book

Thursday Evening JourneyMen Bible Study “Passionate Pursuit of God”; 6:30-7:30pm, through March 31, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize, followed by fellowship at Applebee’s; led by Pastor Rod

Saturday Morning Moms Bible Study (1^st & 3^rd Saturdays) 9-10am, Wyatt 4 G’s; led by Kaye Gray